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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

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The leaders of the world have just returned from the UN's latest climate change summit, COP26 , in which the countries that have signed on to the Paris Agreement upped their commitments to fight climate change. C by the year 2100 , according to Climate Action Tracker. C above pre-industrial levels. In 2015, the U.S.

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Study: IMO low-sulfur fuel standards will decrease childhood asthma cases, premature deaths; climate tradeoffs

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This marks the most significant improvement in global fuel standards for the shipping industry in 100 years, and is intended to achieve significant health benefits on a global scale. reduction of childhood asthma globally. global reduction in PM 2.5 global reduction in childhood asthma. Reduction in annual PM 2.5

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IEEE President’s Note: Making IEEE a Force for Change

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As 2023 IEEE president, it is my goal to work with all members—particularly our students, young professionals, and affinity committee members—to make IEEE a more successful and resilient global technical organization and for there to be global recognition of IEEE as a force for change.

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IEEE President’s Note: Connecting the Unconnected

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Unfortunately, as we are all aware, today’s world faces significant challenges, including escalating conflicts, a climate crisis, food insecurity, gender inequality, and the approximately 2.7 The pandemic also exposed weaknesses in the global infrastructure that supports the citizens of the world. More than six percent of the U.S.

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Extreme E | Island X Prix – Sardinia | Your Ultimate Guide

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Due to the ongoing COVID19 crisis in South America, Extreme E decided to make the quick decision to switch the location of the fourth race of 2021 from Brazil to the island of Sardinia off the coast of Italy. The event will especially highlight how global warming has seen the island plagued by wildfires.

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An Army of Grain-harvesting Robots Marches Across Russia

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Already working with farmers on the early project stages, we found out that the same crops can look completely different in different climatic zones. And by the end of 2021, our system will be available in the United States and South America.

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An Army of Grain-harvesting Robots Marches Across Russia

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Already working with farmers on the early project stages, we found out that the same crops can look completely different in different climatic zones. And by the end of 2021, our system will be available in the United States and South America.

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